Behler Vineyard, their estate vineyard in the heart of Sonoma Valley, provides the majority of grapes for this rich, flavorful Chardonnay. Hand picked fruit at its peak is fermented in French oak barrels. The finished wine has a bouquet of tropical and exotic fruits fragrant with new oak and vanilla. On the palate, the fruit flavors are fully concentrated, and the texture is rich and buttery, supported by balanced acidity and concentrated mouthfeel.
The 2006 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc is a blend of vineyard lots from various appellations of Sonoma County. Zesty flavors and aromas of tropical fruit such as kiwi, gooseberry, pineapples and mangos with a hint of grassiness are complemented by creamy citrus notes. Aging partially in stainless steel and older French oak gives this wine a crisp freshness and a subtle oak character that adds great complexity and depth.